Carry On Wayward Son
Ac Rock Lyrics
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For there'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Once I rose above the noise and confusion
Just to get a glimpse beyond the illusion
I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high
Though my mind could think I still was a mad man
I hear the voices when I'm dreamin', I can hear them say
Carry on my wayward son,
For there'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Masquerading as a man with a reason
My charade is the event of the season
And if I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know
On a stormy sea of moving emotion
Tossed about I'm like a ship on the ocean
I set a course for winds of fortune, but I hear the voices say
Carry on my wayward son,
For there'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Carry on, you will always remember
Carry on, nothing equals the splendor
Now your life's no longer empty
Surely heaven waits for you
Carry on my wayward son,
For there'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
In “Carry On Wayward Son,” Ac Rock tells the story of a young man who is searching for his purpose in life. He begins by urging the listener to continue along their difficult journey, despite the challenges that they may face. The singer then reflects on his own experiences and describes how he once rose above the noise of the world to glimpse beyond the illusions that surround us. He was able to soar higher than others, but ultimately his journey ended in disaster, as he became both blind and insane.
The next verse paints a picture of a man who is masquerading as a person with a reason, while hiding his true identity behind a facade of success. The singer is tossed about on a stormy sea of emotion, trying to set his course towards what he believes to be the right path. Despite his best efforts, he hears voices in his dreams that remind him of his past failures.
The chorus provides a ray of hope, as the singer urges himself and the listener to carry on, as peace awaits them in the end. He encourages them to lay their heads to rest and stop crying, as their difficult journey will soon come to an end. In the final verse, the singer assures the listener that if they keep pushing forward, their life will no longer be empty, and they will find a place in heaven.
Overall, “Carry On Wayward Son” is a song about perseverance and the importance of never giving up on your dreams, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Carry on my wayward son,
Keep going, my lost child,
For there'll be peace when you are done
You will find peace once you have completed your journey
Lay your weary head to rest
Rest your tired soul
Don't you cry no more
Stop worrying and let go of your burdens
Once I rose above the noise and confusion
I once transcended the chaos and disorder
Just to get a glimpse beyond the illusion
To catch a peek at what lies beyond perception
I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high
I climbed higher and higher until I finally reached my limit
Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man
Despite having vision, I remained ignorant
Though my mind could think I still was a mad man
Even with a rational mind, I was still insane
I hear the voices when I'm dreamin', I can hear them say
Whispers come to me in my dreams, telling me to
Masquerading as a man with a reason
Pretending to have purpose
My charade is the event of the season
My act is the most popular spectacle
And if I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know
If I say I am knowledgeable, it proves I am not
On a stormy sea of moving emotion
Navigating through turbulent feelings
Tossed about I'm like a ship on the ocean
I am thrown around like a vessel on the water
I set a course for winds of fortune, but I hear the voices say
I charted a path for good luck, yet I am still being told to
Carry on, you will always remember
Keep moving, you will never forget
Carry on, nothing equals the splendor
Keep pressing on, nothing compares to the beauty
Now your life's no longer empty
Your existence is no longer devoid of meaning
Surely heaven waits for you
You are destined for a better place
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kerry Livgren
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